Victory

Ah, sweet victory!
That lofty feeling of slight superiority enriched by hard work and dedication.


What is lost in translation
is that that lofty feeling,
that surge of success,
that thrill of the moment,
is not only when you beat an opponent.


I believe, even more,
that victory is achieved during loss.


What you gain from defeat is far more educational
than what you take away from a win.
You gather motivation,
you earn respect for your determination,
you inspire yourself and others,
you fight to improve,
you choose to try harder.


Victory is far more than winning.